16 easy craft ideas that turn a cardboard box into hours of fun
If there’s one thing that’s true about kids, it’s that they’ll often have hours more fun with the box a new toy comes in, than they do with the toy itself. And if you should happen to find yourself in possession of a big box, such as from a new fridge or TV, then you, my friend, have hit the jackpot for some simple crafty fun!
So don’t throw them out. From shoe boxes to huge boxes, we’ve found a bunch of fun crafts and activities that put those handy boxes to good use and keep the kiddos entertained for hours. Win win!
16 fun activities with a cardboard box
15. Shoe box foosball
This simple shoe box foosball game is a cinch to put together and kids can have fun drawing and decorating their players in any way they like as part of the activity – perhaps they’ll choose their fave football team’s colours, or make their players resemble their family members and friends? Creating and changing out their players will be a big part of the fun! Check out the full instructions at Frugal Fun 4 Boys and Girls.
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